The number of motoring accidents in Nerja during 2007 rose by 34% compared to 2006 according to the latest Local Police figures.
Much of the increase is put down to an increased volume in traffic and a rather large number of building projects going on in the town. The good news is that there were no fatalities or serious injuries in the 103 accidents which took place last year.
Last year saw a decrease in the number of parking tickets handed out, down from 4,823 to 3,167, and a reduction in the number of people nicked for not wearing a crash helmet, down from 496 to 405. Still on the high side!
There was an increase in the number of alcohol controls carried out in the municipality, up from 89 to 108, and an increase in the number of administrative controls (documentation) from 146 to 226, although the number of fines issued was down 13% to 90.
There were 2,024 vehicles towed away in 2007 compared to 2,791 the previous year.
Of great concern, but not numerically specified, is an increase in reported cases of gender or domestic violence in the community.